Production/Planning Assistant

Job Role: Production/Planning Assistant

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000

Location: Leicestershire

Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday

Role Overview:

Everest People Solutions is recruiting for a Production/Planning Assistant to join our client, a leading food manufacturing business in Leicestershire. This role will provide essential cross-functional support to the current production and planning teams, helping to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain accurate production plans to optimise efficiency and meet customer demand.
• Ensure production plans consider material availability, labour, and production capacity.
• Process customer orders and update production schedules while promptly communicating changes to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with hauliers to ensure efficient and cost-effective vehicle scheduling for deliveries and collections.
• Monitor performance against production plans and address any discrepancies.
• Escalate significant issues to senior management and contribute to problem-solving.
• Act as the central point of contact between internal departments and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across production and planning processes.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 3+ years in a production planning or supply chain role within a manufacturing environment.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams.
• Problem-Solving: Capable of staying calm under pressure, multitasking, and managing conflicting priorities.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with supply chain systems; familiarity with Sage 200 is advantageous.
• Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of supply chain processes in food manufacturing or FMCG environments.